Craig A. Hurst, MD

He's a great surgeon! He had to fixed my nose that another surgeon screw up. He cares alot for his patients. The office staff are friendly, helpful and professional. I highly recommend this surgeon!!!

I just went in for all of my Pre-Op instructions and paper work. 63 yr old with 32 yr old saline under muscle implants. Just realizing, I have had them for almost 1/2 of my life. I had originally gotten implants after having a lumpectomy on one breast, and was left thinking, I was "lopsided" So went in to get one side done, but decided to go for it, and went up 2 cup sizes. I have never shared with anyone that I have even had this procedure. So not only am I nervous about the surgery, but feeling like I will need to explain "what happened to my boobs" Should I wear something in my bra to make up for the size difference? Or just wear loose fitting clothes and say nothing? But what I do know is that it is absolutely time to get them out. My left side is so painful and hard, I am not able to raise my arm, with out feeling a pulling sensation. I cannot lay on that side either. Hugging anyone is painful, and I also always feel like any physical contact.....they must feel how hard that side must feel. My surgeon thinks the pain will be gone after the ex-plant. So at this point I am nervous, excited and scared all at once. will keep posting....

Updated on 13 Jul 2017:
The journey continues ..... Yesterday was a wild ride, although it seems like it was much longer ago than that. Now looking back it seems like yesterday was a bit of a blur, but a good one. The procedure went well, and I was taken over by such a sense of calm, that I decided to hang on to that feeling and it really helped. Went in at 6:30 in the morning and was back home by 10:00 . The worst part was simply the overall anxiety of the process .( The medical staff was wonderful and I didn't even have to go home wearing a cone on my neck, I promised I wouldn't lick )
Yesterday there really wasn't much pain. Today is some pain, but it is more localized, if that makes sense. Like a jabbing feeling in one side or the other. I am such a light weight when it comes to pain meds, I found if I take a 1/2 of the prescribed one, with a whole tylenol , I don't have such a brain fog. Sleeping upright is a bit of a challenge, but I do have a bed that raises, so that helps, but for future reference I would strongly suggest to have about 2 extra pillows that are soft enough to hold onto and fold if needed. It just feels good for protection. Tomorrow is another day, I hope to write another update.

Updated on 14 Jul 2017:
Day two post op. Here they are, just hanging around waiting to continue to heal. All I am getting now is an occasional jab of pain, but it is tolerable.

Updated on 19 Jul 2017:
Went to the Dr. today. He said I was doing fantastic !!! I can not believe how good I feel. Everyday gets better. My Dr said I had "very crusty" capsules. He said he cleaned everything out. I didn't have drains. I asked why.. and he said each case was different, and he didn't think I needed them . Was glad for that. Now I go back in 3 wks. I hope he says I can go back to riding my horse again... I miss that the most :)